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UAE’s coolest places to stay

Updated 7:57 PM EST, Wed January 9, 2019
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<strong>XVA Art Hotel: </strong>Opened in 2003 and located in the historical Al Fahidi district, the oldest community in Dubai, this boutique hotel is comprised of 15 rooms arranged around three different shaded courtyards.
XVA Art Hotel: Opened in 2003 and located in the historical Al Fahidi district, the oldest community in Dubai, this boutique hotel is comprised of 15 rooms arranged around three different shaded courtyards.
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<strong>Zaabeel House Al Seef: </strong>Locals often send visitors to this chic hotel with affordable rates. A hammock in the room is a whimsical, fun design choice and tempting to jet-lagged travelers.
Zaabeel House Al Seef: Locals often send visitors to this chic hotel with affordable rates. A hammock in the room is a whimsical, fun design choice and tempting to jet-lagged travelers.
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<strong>Functional design:</strong> Set on Dubai Creek, Zaabeel's 200 rooms boast eclectic designs, and the hotel's restaurant Skafos offers views of Dubai's famous skyline.
Functional design: Set on Dubai Creek, Zaabeel's 200 rooms boast eclectic designs, and the hotel's restaurant Skafos offers views of Dubai's famous skyline.
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<strong>QE2: </strong>The hotel on a ship was built in England but remains permanently docked in Dubai's Mina Rashid, a man-made commercial port. Tentative cruise-goers might start with a stay here to see how they fare before embarking on a real cruise.
QE2: The hotel on a ship was built in England but remains permanently docked in Dubai's Mina Rashid, a man-made commercial port. Tentative cruise-goers might start with a stay here to see how they fare before embarking on a real cruise.
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<strong>Cruise life: </strong>Suites are spacious enough for kicking back and relaxing, but guests would be remiss not to check out one of the QE2's 13 restaurants or its cinema, once the largest cinema at sea.
Cruise life: Suites are spacious enough for kicking back and relaxing, but guests would be remiss not to check out one of the QE2's 13 restaurants or its cinema, once the largest cinema at sea.
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<strong>Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi: </strong>Located in the world's furthest-leaning man-made tower, the hotel offers panoramic city views. It's close to many of the city's main attractions, such as Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Ferrari World.<br />
Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi: Located in the world's furthest-leaning man-made tower, the hotel offers panoramic city views. It's close to many of the city's main attractions, such as Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Ferrari World.
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<strong>The St. Regis Abu Dhabi: </strong>Stay here for the ultimate luxurious experience. Those with plenty of disposable income might try for the 11,600-square-foot Abu Dhabi suite, complete with 360-degree views of the city.
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi: Stay here for the ultimate luxurious experience. Those with plenty of disposable income might try for the 11,600-square-foot Abu Dhabi suite, complete with 360-degree views of the city.
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<strong>Away at the spa: </strong>The two-story suite includes a private library, cinema and spa, and its four bedrooms means you can invite your closest affluent friends to join you in the lap of luxury.
Away at the spa: The two-story suite includes a private library, cinema and spa, and its four bedrooms means you can invite your closest affluent friends to join you in the lap of luxury.
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<strong>Opulence and attention: </strong>These are just two of the things guests can expect upon walking through the doors of the St Regis Abu Dhabi, where round-the-clock butler service is included in all stays -- two-story suite or not.
Opulence and attention: These are just two of the things guests can expect upon walking through the doors of the St Regis Abu Dhabi, where round-the-clock butler service is included in all stays -- two-story suite or not.
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<strong>Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort: </strong>The inland oasis invites guests to enjoy the mountain backdrops, historical museums, and a city adorned by forts. Staying here means staying in the oldest hotel in the UAE.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort: The inland oasis invites guests to enjoy the mountain backdrops, historical museums, and a city adorned by forts. Staying here means staying in the oldest hotel in the UAE.
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<strong>Rosemont Hotel and Residences: </strong>Set to open late 2019, this 53-story hotel will have its own rainforest on the roof of the hotel. Guests will be able to walk trails surrounded by trees, waterfalls, streams and marsh.
Rosemont Hotel and Residences: Set to open late 2019, this 53-story hotel will have its own rainforest on the roof of the hotel. Guests will be able to walk trails surrounded by trees, waterfalls, streams and marsh.
Courtesy of ZAS Architechts Dubai
<strong>Stunning views: </strong>Check-in is on the 25th floor of the building, where there'll be a restaurant, cafe and pool.
Stunning views: Check-in is on the 25th floor of the building, where there'll be a restaurant, cafe and pool.
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